Adelaide to Hobart by bus
Hobart lies 1,162 km (722 mi) south-east of Adelaide, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 5 min including stops, over roughly 1,417 km (881 mi) of road.
| Adelaide | Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 254,930 |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | UTC+10 (Australia/Hobart) |
| Postal codes | 5000–5839 | 7000–7001 |
Clocks in Hobart are 30 min ahead of Adelaide right now, so a 21 h 5 min journey lands 21 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Hobart from Adelaide?
1,162 km (722 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Adelaide; by road roughly 1,417 km (881 mi).
How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Hobart by bus?
About 21 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Adelaide and Hobart?
Hobart is 30 min ahead at the moment (Australia/Hobart against Australia/Adelaide).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.